Is Jamestown, NY 14701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Jamestown housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 29% of homes in Jamestown, NY 14701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 27 days and there were 3.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 118 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 34%, homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 19% to $152,934. Overall, Jamestown is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Chautauqua County, homes here sell more slowly than in 60% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 77%. On our competition score, Jamestown ranks #452 of 649 NY ZIP codes with enough sales (score 50 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Stow 14785 (0% sold over asking) or Stockton 14784 (0% sold over asking), while Chautauqua 14722 (67% sold over asking) and Portland 14769 (67% sold over asking) are even more competitive.